Hearty Beef Pasta Skillet
A delicious and filling one-pan dish that combines ground beef, elbow noodles, and rich flavors.
Equipment
- Skillet A large skillet is recommended for this recipe.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 to 4 cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 can tomato sauce 8-ounce
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cups elbow noodles macaroni
- 0.25 cup dairy-free sour cream optional, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft. Then, add the ground beef and cook until browned, draining any excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Spices and Liquids: Sprinkle in the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Next, pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cook Noodles: Add the elbow noodles to the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish and Serve: If desired, stir in the dairy-free sour cream for a creamy finish. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty beef pasta dish!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices to match your taste preferences. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.